Events
Available Events
Lea Luboshutz with son Boris Goldovsky rehearsing in Maine (circa 1935).
Events are available in various formats:
■ The author is available to discuss the book, read selections, and lead discussions.
■ Virtual discussions utilizing Zoom software are also available and have been utilized during the coronavirus stay-home period but can be organized at any time.
■ A more extensive multi-media program is also available featuring live music (the Franck Sonata for Violin and Piano), author narration, and projections. In addition to an author fee, the local venue will supply, contract with, and pay the musicians directly. One short rehearsal is required. A video of a sample performance can be found here. Each performance is adapted to the particular venue and community.
For more information, specific individuals and organizations are listed here: Contact.
Upcoming Events
A brief list of upcoming events is provided below. Click on an event name below to view specific information for time, location, RSVP and ticket purchase instructions, and so on. For a comprehensive list of all events, please click here.
Past Events
Killian Hall at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts presents “The Nightingale’s Sonata,” a program with music, projected historical photographs, and narration. The program takes place on March 3, 2024 at 3 p.m. and features:
Dr. Thomas Wolf, narrator and author, Lily Tsai, violin, Solon Gordon, piano
Admission is free.
A book signing will follow.
Killian Hall is at 160 Memorial Drive.
The Banff International String Quartet Festival (Banff International String Quartet Festival | Banff Centre) at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity presents “The Nightingale’s Sonata,” a program with music, projected historical photographs, and narration. The program takes place on September 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the Margaret Greenham Theatre and features:
Dr. Thomas Wolf, narrator and author, Anna Štube, violin, and Kevin Chen, piano.
Tickets go on sale as of May 10, 2023 through this Festival link.
The Rockport Public Library and Bay Chamber Concerts present “Bella Musica: The Rockport Legend” a program with music, projected historical photographs, and narration that tells the 100-year history of the town as a center of great music and musicians. The event will take place on July 13, 2022 at the Union Hall at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free.
Manuel Bogorro, piano and Thomas Wolf, flutist and narrator
Core Memory Music presents “The Nightingale’s Sonata,” a program with music, projected historical photographs, and narration. The program, which will be followed by a book signing, takes place in a concert venue in a private home at 103 North Road, South Kingstown RI 02879. Price of ticket includes free book. For more information: https://corememorymusic.com/concerts/20230401_wolf.html
Keila Wakao, violín; Dina Vainstein, piano; Thomas Wolf narrator
University of Maryland presents “The Nightingale’s Sonata,” a program with music, projected historical photographs, and narration. The program, which will be followed by a book signing. For more information: Masterful Strings: "The Nightingale's Sonata" | School of Music (umd.edu). The program will take place at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall at 8:00pm.
Irina Murisanu, violín; Daniel Del Pino, piano; Thomas Wolf , narrator
The concert is free.
The Walnut Hill School presents “The Nightingale’s Sonata,” a program with music, projected historical photographs, and narration. The program is primarily for students but there is some limited seating for guests. The event takes place on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at Boswell Hall at the School.
Keila Wakao, violín; Dina Vainstein, piano; Thomas Wolf narrator
The St. Botolph Club presents “The Nightingale’s Sonata,” a program with music, projected historical photographs, and narration. The program, which will be followed by a book sale and signing, is for members and guests. It takes place on Wednesday, May 19, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.
Keila Wakao, violín; Gloria Chien, piano; Thomas Wolf narrator
The Kingston Chamber Music Festival presents “The Nightingale’s Sonata,” a program with music, projected historical photographs, and narration. The program will be followed by a book sale and signing. The event takes place on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at Fine Arts Center, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island.
Ayano Ninomiya, violín; Natalie Zhu, piano; Thomas Wolf narrator
Tickets will be available through the Kingston Chamber Music Festival.
The Montana Chamber Music Society presents “The Nightingale’s Sonata,” a program with music, projected historical photographs, and narration. The program will be followed by a book sale and signing. The event takes place on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at Reynolds Recital Hall (Howard Hall), Montana State University, Bozeman, MT.
Angella Ahn, violin; Steven Vanhauwaert piano; Thomas Wolf, narrator
Tickets will be available through the Montana Chamber Music Society.
The Seattle “Bookies,” a legendary book club dating back to 1950, invited Thomas Wolf to discuss The Nightingale’s Sonata. It is a tradition that the Club often invites an author, a person related to the author, or an expert in the field to participate in its gatherings which is quite an honor.